​Sutton Barton Recycling Centre (Waste Tip): Booking Rules & Opening Times

Open today : 10:00 - 18:00

Planning a trip to the tip in Honiton? Here are the essential details for Sutton Barton Recycling Centre, including current opening hours, devon county council van permit requirements, and a helpful list of accepted and rejected items for this Devon site.

Location & Address

Sutton Barton Recycling Centre
Honiton, Devon
EX14 9SP

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Contact Information

Phone Number

0345 155 1010

Email Address

[email protected]
Reuse Shop Yes
Disabled Access No
Staff Assistance Yes
Trailers Allowed No
Local ID Required No
Height BarrierNone

Opening Times

Summer Hours

1 April to 30 September

  • monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • saturday 10:00 - 18:00
  • sunday 10:00 - 18:00

Winter Hours

1 October to 31 March

  • monday 09:00 - 16:30
  • tuesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • wednesday 09:00 - 16:30
  • thursday 09:00 - 16:30
  • friday 09:00 - 16:30
  • saturday 10:00 - 16:30
  • sunday 10:00 - 16:30

Holiday & Closures

Easter SundayChristmas EveChristmas DayBoxing DayNew Year's EveNew Year's Day

Bank Holidays

Closed on Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

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Accepted Items

  • Aluminium and steel cans
  • Asbestos
  • Batteries – Household and car batteries
  • Bulky/rigid plastics
  • Cardboard/Greeting Cards
  • Carpets
  • Clean mixed plastic packaging, for example, food trays and yoghurt pots
  • Coffee pods – plastic and metal pods collected separately
  • Directories/Yellow Pages
  • Flat glass
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Foil/Aluminium packaging
  • Fridges/freezers
  • Garden/green waste
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Large domestic appliances, for example, cookers, tumble dryers, washing machines
  • Light bulbs
  • Mattresses
  • Metal
  • Night storage heaters – Please see asbestos for more information
  • Other electrical appliances, for example, toasters, lawn mowers, hairdryers, computers and laptops
  • Paper, newspapers and magazines
  • Petrol powered lawn mowers and strimmers
  • Plastic bottles
  • Printer cartridges
  • Textiles
  • Timber/wood
  • TVs/computer monitors
  • Vapes
  • Vegetable oil

Rejected Items

  • Ash
  • Commercial fridges/freezers/air conditioning units
  • Commercial/trade waste
  • Dead pets, pet faeces and soiled litter/bedding material
  • Electric vehicle batteries
  • Excess dustbin/black bag waste
  • Fireworks
  • Flares, explosives and ammunition
  • Fly-tipped waste
  • Ground/Air source heat pumps
  • Oil tanks/Heating oil tanks
  • Railway sleepers/Utility poles
  • Sanitary wastes
  • Sewage/contents of drains
  • Sharps/clinical items
  • Soft furnishings/upholstered domestic seating
  • Solar storage batteries
  • Vehicles, vehicle parts, boats, caravans, trailers
  • Waste Upholstered Domestic Seating

Chargeable Items

Asbestos£6.60 per sheet/bag
Plasterboard£7.60 per sheet/bag
Soil and rubble£4.10 per bag/item
Tyres£7.60 per tyre
Bath or shower tray£6.60 each
Shower screen£6.60 each
DIY plastic£19.60 per sheet/bag

Can I bring an under-counter fridge?

No, we are unable to accept cooling appliances like fridges.

Can I bring a large mattress?

Yes, dropping off a mattress is perfectly fine.

Can I drop off an old sofa?

Yes, settee recycling is available at this centre.

What to know before visiting Sutton Barton Tip

1Navigating the A35 route

Heading down the A35 corridor towards Wilmington, the entrance to this Local Tip emerges discreetly near the Widworthy area. Keep your speed in check, because the signposts can easily be missed by fast-moving traffic.

2Verifying your domestic status

Ensuring you are a bona fide Devon inhabitant is a top priority for the staff here. Be ready to produce a clear photograph of your council tax profile or a physical driving permit to confirm your regional eligibility.

3Pre-authorising bulky transit options

Should your chosen runabout be a high-top van or a vehicle dragging a twin-axle cart, you cannot simply arrive unannounced. Securing a digital allowance via the regional web portal is an absolute must before you depart.

4Grouping items and wearing the right gear

Sensible preparations ensure a risk-free visit. Donning sturdy workwear on your feet is crucial, and you should group identical materials together in your boot to drastically cut down the time you spend walking near the heavy skips.

5Total embargo on commercial offloads

Publicly funded civic locations maintain a strict ban on business-generated rubbish. Any tradesperson attempting to sneak in materials from a paid construction gig will face immediate removal from the premises.

6Giving homewares another chance

Before condemning an old chest of drawers or a functioning stereo to the crusher, ask the site operators about the secondary use zone. They actively encourage depositing decent bric-a-brac so it can benefit charitable causes.

7Handling precarious materials

Highly reactive compounds are treated with immense caution. If your boot contains asbestos sheeting, old gas canisters, or harsh industrial solvents, you must double-check the council's strict volume thresholds online to avoid being turned away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone just arrive at the tip?
No, you are not required to book your drop-off.
Can I bring my recycling on a bank holiday?
Yes, you are welcome to visit on bank holidays.
Can I bring a camper van or transit van?
Yes, you can use a van or trailer for your household waste.
Are DIY materials allowed at this site?
Yes, home alteration waste can be dropped off here.

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